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[REVIEW]That’s Ace at the VAULT Festival

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By Kat Mokrynski “Sex to me is a bit like cognitive thought to a worm. You can never miss what you don’t have” When looking through the hundreds of show options at the VAULT Festival to arrange my schedule, one show almost immediately caught my eye – That’s Ace. As an asexual person myself, I had never seen myself represented on stage, let alone seen my sexuality as the main topic of a performance. In fact, the only time I had the word “asexual” spoken on stage was in Take Me Out, and it was a gay man declaring that … Continue reading [REVIEW]That’s Ace at the VAULT Festival

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★★★★★ – A Review of Emily Wilson: FIXED at the SoHo Theatre

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By Kat Mokrynski “The year is 2011 and anything is possible” Written by Emily Wilson and Sam Blumenfield (who also directs) with music produced by Charlie O’Connor, FIXED tells the story of how Emily became a finalist on the American version of The X Factor at the young age of fifteen and how it went so badly that she refused to acknowledge it for years. As soon as you walk into the Soho Downstairs, you are transported into the 2010s, with songs like “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele and “Party Rock” by LMFAO playing.  The show begins with home … Continue reading ★★★★★ – A Review of Emily Wilson: FIXED at the SoHo Theatre

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Casting announced for World Premiere of Chris Cumings’ adaptation of Peter Pan

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Reading Rep has today announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Chris Cumings’ adaptation of the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan, which runs from 6th – 29th April 2023. The production, which will also be directed by Chris Cumings (A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Reading Rep), will be the theatre’s first production to include a local “Rep Company” of young actors, who auditioned to be part of the production. The Rep Company includes students from Reading College and the theatre’s Young Company. When the mischievous Peter Pan invites the Darling siblings on the journey of a lifetime, together they explore a land filled with mermaids, pirates, fairies and … Continue reading Casting announced for World Premiere of Chris Cumings’ adaptation of Peter Pan

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Dungeons & Dragons, Character building and Improvised songs : In conversation with Sasha Ellen

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“The ethos of it was that it should be accessible to anyone who walks through the door” If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard about the iconic game, Dungeons & Dragons, but have been wary to get involved. Maybe you don’t think you’re “nerdy” enough to play an RPG game. Maybe you had a bad experience with a Dungeon Master once and don’t want to experience it again. Well, you’re in luck. Sasha Ellen’s D&D-style show, Character Building Experience, is for everyone, whether you’ve had your character sheet prepared for years or whether you don’t know what a D20 is … Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons, Character building and Improvised songs : In conversation with Sasha Ellen

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Les Misérables extends its booking period through March 2024

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LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre announces today that booking is now extended until Saturday 2 March 2024. LES MISÉRABLES currently stars Dean Chisnall as Jean Valjean, David Thaxton as Javert, Ava Brennan as Fantine Robert Tripolino as Marius, Nathania Ong as Éponine and Lulu-Mae Pears as Cosette, Gerard Carey as Thénardier, Josefina Gabrielle as Madame Thénardier and Jordan Shaw as Enjolras. … Continue reading Les Misérables extends its booking period through March 2024

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The Choir of Man to dedicate both its shows to Comic Relief on Red Nose Day

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FRIDAY 10 MARCH The Olivier Award nominated international stage sensation, The Choir of Man, currently playing at the Arts Theatre in the West End, has partnered with Comic Relief this year. It will dedicate three performances to fundraise for Red Nose Day. These are the evening performance on Thursday 16 March and both performances on Friday 17 March. Audiences at the Arts Theatre will have the opportunity to donate in situ pre and post show, with donation points set up in the theatre, and an on-stage message from ‘The Poet’ Connor Hanley, highlighting the importance of the work that the charity … Continue reading The Choir of Man to dedicate both its shows to Comic Relief on Red Nose Day

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking Until 2 March 2024

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Her Majesty’s Theatre announces today that booking is now extended until Saturday 2 March 2024. With new production images also released. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA currently stars Earl Carpenter as The Phantom alongside Holly-Anne Hull as Christine Daaé, Matt Blaker as Raoul, Kelly … Continue reading THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking Until 2 March 2024

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Billy Porter Unveils “Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume 1” With Performances In 25 Cities

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NEW YORK, NY (March 9, 2022) – Today, GRAMMY®, EMMY®, and twice Tony® Award-winning singer, composer, director, author, actor, and playwright Billy Porter announces the BLACK MONA LISA TOUR: VOLUME 1. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, March 10 HERE. For six weeks this spring, Billy will grace stages in 25 … Continue reading Billy Porter Unveils “Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume 1” With Performances In 25 Cities